

JAF’s First Major Contemporary Art Acquisition
We have all heard of Andy Warhol, and most of us have heard of the green flash seen as the sun disappears into the Pacific. The Jonathan...
by William Pinney
Sep 1, 2019


Claes Oldenburg
“Here we grow again…” The Jonathan Club recently enhanced its collection by acquiring a Claes Oldenburg (b.1929) print entitled Sneaker...
Stephen Drake
Aug 1, 2019


Palm Springs: An Oasis of Inspiration
California has always inspired artists with its warm light and myriad of landscapes. One particular California painter’s destination is...
by Jennifer Gunlock, Collections Manager
Jul 1, 2019


Anna Hills Acquisition for the Jonathan Art Foundation
On April 1, 2019 the Jonathan Art Foundation acquired Desert Gold, painted by Anna Hills in 1924. JAF has our own Dick Oxford to thank...
by William Pinney
Jun 1, 2019


Paul Lauritz's Sierra Snowfields
Thank you, thank you Mr. Anonymous for loaning your “Sierra Snowfields” by Paul Lauritz (1889-1975) to the Jonathan Club for five years....
by William Pinney
May 1, 2019


A celebration of JAF by honoring its Past Presidents
On February 20th, the Jonathan Art Foundation (“JAF”) honored its Past Presidents at the Town Club. This year’s honoree was Rich Reitzell...
by William Pinney
Mar 1, 2019


Celebration of California: Jonathan Art Foundation’s Auction & Fundraiser
Next month we at the Jonathan Art Foundation will be reprising our annual event Celebration of California—an elegant evening featuring...
by Jennifer Gunlock, Collections Manager
Feb 1, 2019


An Appreciation of Good Composition
Many JAF and the Jonathan Club paintings are displayed in the Jonathan Club. Each of us probably has one or two favorites that we look at...
by William Pinney
Jan 1, 2019